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Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD

(Dr. Kevin Orlando Griffiths, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) (2003)

Professional interests include: acute kidney injury (AKI), cardiorenal syndrome, creatinine clearance test, and more.

102 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-1000

Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD is a nephrologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

102 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-1000

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110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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University of Maryland Medical System

901 Harry S Truman Drive North
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

(240) 677-1000

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6301 Walker Mill Road
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

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Some issues Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2023, Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	212
doctor visit	209
hospital care	517
inpatient care	517
preventive care	29
vaccines	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	400
doctor visit	469
hospital care	656
inpatient care	656
preventive care	58
vaccines	58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	410
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	62
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	69
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	316
doctor visit	440
hospital care	565
inpatient care	565
preventive care	39
vaccines	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	390
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	57
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	68
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	301
doctor visit	418
hospital care	480
inpatient care	480
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	952
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	114
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	67
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	287
doctor visit	433
hospital care	442
inpatient care	442
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	433
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	54
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	66
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	301
doctor visit	466
hospital care	613
inpatient care	613
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	432
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	66
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	70
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	318
doctor visit	541
hospital care	729
inpatient care	729

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	480
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	67
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	66
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	265
doctor visit	674
hospital care	672
inpatient care	672

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	500
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	64
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	68
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	175
doctor visit	531
hospital care	559
inpatient care	559

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	451
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	49
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	67
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	225
doctor visit	594
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	424
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	52
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	64
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	142
doctor visit	583
hospital care	366
inpatient care	366

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	404
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	44
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	66
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

dialysis	267
doctor visit	487
hospital care	557
inpatient care	557
preventive care	36
vaccines	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	443
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	132
85 and over	57
Less than 65	119
65 to 74	162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	61
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in 2003. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) (2003)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$38,485 VELTASSA $15,676	KORSUVA $7,320	Korsuva $3,959	$11,530
NxStage Medical, Inc.	$35,586 System One $19,069	NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE $16,518
Amgen Inc.	$33,411 Parsabiv $33,053	Sensipar $257	Tavneos $83	Repatha $17
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$23,097 KORSUVA $19,822	Velphoro $2,021	$1,255
Relypsa, Inc.	$1,584 VELTASSA $1,584
Other	$8,820 ACTHAR $899	FARXIGA $547	Rayaldee $508	ENTRESTO $462	Victoza $370	Other $6,034

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$75,987
Travel and Lodging	$19,729
Consulting Fee	$16,750
Food and Beverage	$16,575
Honoraria	$10,250
Other	$1,691

Biography

Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a specialist in adult nephrology. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and residency at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. These areas are among Dr. Griffiths's clinical interests: renal artery stenosis, renal artery thrombosis, and laser lithotripsy. He is affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.